For Film & VFX Studios
Animatronics & 3D Movie Props
Animatronics and 3D-designed props that bring characters and worlds to life on screen.
Capability: Animatronics & Movie Props
The Challenge
Film and VFX productions need physical creatures and props that move, light up, and react believably on camera, fabricated precisely to the film’s world, safe for the cast to handle, and delivered on a production schedule that does not move.
From sketch to product
How we took Animatronics & 3D Movie Props from concept to a working build.
Concept & collaboration
We work directly with directors, art departments, and VFX supervisors to translate concept art and storyboards into a buildable mechatronic design that matches the film’s era, genre, and aesthetic.
3D design & sculpting
Characters, weapons, and props are modelled in 3D and sculpted with expert detailing, so every surface, mechanism, and silhouette is locked before a single part is cut.
Animatronic engineering
Precision-engineered armatures, servos, and actuators give lifelike movement and facial expression, retractable blades, unfolding mechanisms, dynamic smoke release, and LED lighting integrated into the prop.
Wireless control & on-set support
A responsive wireless control system lets puppeteers drive movements intuitively, with props that can respond to actor cues or trigger story events. We support the build through the shoot.
Key features
Realistic movement & expression
Precision animatronics for lifelike, fluid gestures and character-authentic facial expression.
Custom design & fabrication
A collaborative design process and expert sculpting to bring a filmmaker’s vision to physical reality.
Wireless control system
Cutting-edge wireless control for precise, responsive manipulation with intuitive puppeteer interfaces.
Hero weapons & blades
Futuristic weapons and stylish blades with animatronics for moving parts, retractable mechanisms, and lighting.
Interactive & reactive props
Props that respond to actor movement or trigger story events using integrated sensors and animatronics.
Scalable solutions
From small creatures to larger-than-life monsters, scaled to fit diverse genres and shot requirements.
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See it in action
Our animatronics moving in the workshop, and the finished props on screen in the films.
Applications
- Feature films & series
- Hero weapons & props
- Animatronic creatures & characters
- Interactive set pieces
The Outcome
A division built to push the boundaries of practical effects, blending 3D design and animatronics to elevate the cinematic experience. We have designed and fabricated screen-used props for feature films, including the villain knife for Darbar and the spherical hero prop for Hero, taken from CAD to finished, camera-ready pieces.
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